EOS Rvs A6400
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £899 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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